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WINGSPAN
The student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

WINGSPAN
The student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

WINGSPAN
Vaughn Perez

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter

Vaughn Perez is a senior and is entering his second year at Wingspan. He was a part of Liberty’s only Esports team and is looking for opportunities to play professionally. For the time being though, he’s hanging out with friends and family and is looking forward to making senior year memorable. Outside of school, you’ll find him streaming, playing video games or basketball, and listening to music. 

Contact Vaughn: vaughn.perez.102@k12.friscoisd.org

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After finishing District 10-5A play Thursday with a win over Cenntenial, the Redhawks move onto their first round of playoffs Wednesday. The group will take on the Rangers at Independence.

Facing Frisco, baseball sets their sight on Regionals

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
May 18, 2023
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Videogame Volumes: Tears of the Kingdom

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2023
Ready for round three of the playoffs, the Redhawk baseball team swept W.T. White on Thursday and Friday. “The kids came out ready to roll, they were excited to execute and went out swinging like their bats were on fire,” head coach Scott McGarrh said.

Baseball gets the brooms out for areas

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
May 15, 2023
Taking on Walnut Grove for the second time this season, the Redhawks came up short yet again losing 4-1 to the Wildcats. The team hopes to turn it around Monday when they take on Independence in a rescheduled game due to predicted weather conditions.

Horns down as baseball looks to elevate past areas

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
May 11, 2023
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Videogame Volumes: Slime Rancher 2

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2023
Counting down the last two weeks of school, Wingspan looks at the top sports moments of the year. Coming in at #4, made their first playoff appearance since 2021.

Bi-District champs and area secured for baseball in a 2-1 series thriller

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
May 8, 2023
Redhawks baseball closes out their first game of a three game series against Lone Star with a 7-2 win. The team will now move onto the second round Friday at Independence.

Baseball looks to surprise Frisco in playoffs

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2023
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Videogame Volumes: game drought

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2023
The baseball team's playoff spot was on the line on Friday, and their were able to secure a bid to playoffs with a win over Centennial. “Probably the proudest I have been of this group of kids all season, how they overcame adversity, stuck with each other until the end, and literally weathered the storm,” head coach Scott McGarrh said.

Playoff spot secured for baseball

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
May 1, 2023
The Redhawks head into their final chance at securing a playoff spot as they face Centennial on Friday. “We’ve worked hard this week. Now it comes to putting that work into play and playing it the best we can to come out with the win,” head coach Scott McGarrh.

One last shot at playoffs for baseball

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
April 28, 2023
The playoff window is closing fast for baseball with only one game left in the season. After a recent loss, the team is hoping to bounce back with one final effort.

Playoff window closing fast for baseball

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2023
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Videogame Volumes: Valorant Premier League

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2023
Coming off a loss against Lebanon Trail last week, the Redhawks baseball team hoped to turn it around Tuesday against Heritage, and that they did. After a slow start the boys pulled off a 7-6 win.

Memorial keeps baseball’s playoff spot on hold

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2023
Redhawks baseball has a chance to prove themselves Friday as they are set to take on the Wildcats for the second time this week. The first time the two teams met each other, the Redhawks lost 3-1.

Looking to secure a playoff bid, baseball faces Warriors

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
April 21, 2023
Not the results they were looking for on Thursday, but the show must go on. Redhawks baseball moves tp take on Walnut Grove on Tuesday, after a loss to Heritage.

Playoff spot on hold as baseball falls to Memorial

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
April 19, 2023
After losing to the Wildcats earlier in the week, the Redhawks

Baseball gears up for Memorial

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2023
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Videogame Volumes: XDefiant

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2023
Closing out District 10-5A season with a record of 7-7, the Redhawks will now advance to playoffs. Their final game was held Thursday against the Titians, with the Redhawks achieving a 2-0 victory.

Revenge on the field for baseball

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
April 17, 2023
After falling 6-5 to the Independence Knights in extra innings on Tuesday, the Redhawks are hoping to return the favor Friday at The Nest. The Redhawks (4-3) enter the game in third place in District 10-5A trailing Independence (7-2) and Lebanon Trail (9-0).

Payback on the minds of baseball team as Independence visits The Nest

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
April 14, 2023
The Redhawks baseball team could not come out on top on Tuesday with a loss to the Independence Knights. “We didn’t execute the game plan very well, all year we’ve been saying to continue to build the lead even when we’re up, but that didn’t happen,” head coach Scott McGarrh said.

Knights reigned supreme over baseball

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
April 13, 2023
The baseball team took a swing at Greenville High School on Thursday, but came up short. The team looks to recover with a game against Independence on Tuesday.

Baseball loses but reloads for Independence

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
April 11, 2023
The baseball team took

Senior night for Redhawks baseball

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2023
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Videogame Volumes: Champions Tour

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2023
The Redhawks baseball team swept the Heritage Coyotes at The Nest on Friday. They moved their District 10-5A record to 4-2 with the win and they now head into the second half of their district season.

The brooms are out as baseball sweeps Heritage

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
April 3, 2023
Looking to catch a win, baseball takes on the Heritage Coyotes on Friday. “We’re still learning as a team, especially with the younger guys, but we’re meshing and finding our style,” senior Jack Dehnisch said.

Baseball stays home to take on Heritage

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
March 31, 2023
The baseball team is back on track with a win against Heritage High School. “The game went well, the boys played exactly how I wanted them to play and it’s a great way to get back to winning,” head coach Scott McGarrh said.

Baseball bounce back on the road

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
March 29, 2023
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Videogame Volumes: Leaf Blower Revolution

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2023
Taking a swing at the Coyotes, the baseball team looks to take on Heritage on Tuesday. They are coming off a loss to Lebanon Trail and are aiming to get back on track with a win.

Baseball takes a swing at Heritage

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2023
The Redhawks baseball team was looking for redemption on Friday after a loss to Lebanon Trail, but could not come out on top. Despite the loss, the team is looking to come back for the rest of the season.

Baseball can’t find their footing at The Nest

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
March 27, 2023
The Redhawks baseball team faced the Trail Blazers on Wednesday after a rescheduled game. They fell to Lebanon Trail 2-9, but are looking for improvement when they face them again on Friday.

Baseball falls on the road

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
March 23, 2023
Baseball steps up to bat against the Trail Blazers Tuesday. With a four game win streak on the line, the team is eager to see what they can do.

Baseball swings at Trail Blazers

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2023
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Videogame Volumes: VCT Game Changers Championship

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2023
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Videogame Volumes: CSGO 2

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2023
The boys' basketball team saw their long season come to an end on Tuesday with a loss against Memorial in the third round of playoffs. Despite the loss, head coach Stephen Friar is extremely proud of the hard work and dedication the team had to create an unforgettable season.

Boys’ basketball retreats back to The Nest

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2023
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Videogame Volumes: Hogwarts Legacy

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023
Continuing on in their playoff journey, boys' basketball looks to secure their spot in the regional tournament Friday and Saturday. Taking on the Memorial Warriors for the third and final time, the team is looking for a win.

Boys’ basketball battles Warriors one final time

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2023
Counting down the last two weeks of school, Wingspan looks at the top sports moments of the year. Coming in at #6, the boys' basketball team won and their first Area Championship in seven years in March.

Boys’ basketball wins on last second shot

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2023
Looking to move on to another round of playoffs, the Redhawks boys' basketball team faces South Oak Cliff on Friday. They play for the area championship, and the team is ready to bring their all.

Second round of playoffs awaits boys’ basketball

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2023
The boys' basketball team was crowned Bi-District champions on Tuesday. They saw a 21 point lead over the Lonestar Rangers, moving them to the second round of playoffs.

Boys’ basketball becomes Bi-District Champs

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2023
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Videogame Volumes: LOCK//IN São Paulo

Vaughn Perez, Guest Contributor
February 21, 2023
Boys basketball gears up to face the Lone Star Rangers in their Bi-District Championship playoff game Tuesday. “Lone Star is a very tough team and they play hard, and we have to expect that they’ll be even tougher since it’s playoffs and everyone is playing to survive," head coach Stephen Friar said.

Boys’ basketball fires up for first playoff game

Vaughn Perez, Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
Boys' basketball ended district play with a win against the Centennial Titans in overtime.

Boys’ basketball caps off regular season with a win

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2023
The boys' basketball team looks to gain their last district win when they face the Centennial Titans on Tuesday. The team is looking for a win to bring momentum heading into playoffs.

Boys’ basketball takes one last stop at Centennial before playoffs

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2023
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Videogame Volumes: Apex Legends

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2023
The boys' basketball team scored another win on Friday against the Memorial Warriors. They scored 92 points in the game and earned the district championship.

Boys’ basketball crowned district champions

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2023
Trying to get a measure of payback, the boys' basketball team faces off against Memorial Friday night at The Nest. The Warriors are the only District 10-5A team to beat the Redhawks so far in the 2022-23 play.

Revenge of the mind of Redhawks

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2023
The boys' basketball team had their annual senior night on Tuesday, and gained a win against the Independence Knights. Their record moves to 9-1 in District 10-5A with the win.

Boys’ basketball scores another win against Knights

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 8, 2023
The boys’ basketball team looks to beat the Heritage Coyotes on Tuesday for their senior night. They are currently ranked first in District 10-5A and aim to add another win to their record.

Boys’ basketball prepares for senior night

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2023
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Videogame Volumes: Melatonin

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2023
The boys' basketball team saw another win on Saturday against the Coyotes. They won in a close 56-54 and secured their spot at first in District 10-5A.

Boys’ basketball secures first in District 10-5A

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 6, 2023
The boys' basketball team beat Lebanon Trail 80-56 on Friday at The Nest. The win holds the team's first place rank in District 10-5A, and brings their record to 7-1.

Boys’ basketball soars over the Trail Blazers

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2023
The boys' basketball team looks to gain their last district win when they face the Centennial Titans on Tuesday. The team is looking for a win to bring momentum heading into playoffs.

Boys’ basketball set to face the Trail Blazers

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 27, 2023
The boys' basketball team improved their record in Distrcit 10-5A to 6-1 with a win over Emerson. They currently are ranked first in district, and aim to hold that position.

Boys’ basketball grabs another win on the road

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2023
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Videogame Volumes: The Last of Us

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2023
In hopes of gaining another win, the boys basketball team battles Emerson in a District 10-5A game on Tuesday. They lead District 10-5A and have a record of 5-1.

Boys’ basketball heads to the road against Emerson

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 24, 2023
The boys' basketball team saw redemption on Friday with a win over the Centennial Titans. They improved their District 10-5A record to 5-1, and hold their spot at first in district.

Boys’ basketball bounces back against Centennial

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2023
The boys’ basketball team looks to beat the Heritage Coyotes on Tuesday for their senior night. They are currently ranked first in District 10-5A and aim to add another win to their record.

Boys’ basketball look to defend the Nest against the Titans

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 20, 2023
The boys' basketball team heads to Memorial High School on Tuesday to face the Warriors. They are coming off of a win against Frisco, and aim to secure another against Memorial.

After a scrappy win, boys’ basketball faces Warriors

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 17, 2023
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Videogame Volumes: online chess

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2023
In hopes of gaining another win, the boys basketball team battles Emerson in a District 10-5A game on Tuesday. They lead District 10-5A and have a record of 5-1.

Boys’ basketball faces the Knights

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 13, 2023
The the boys' basketball team took on a busy winter break playing a total of 4 games and ending the tournament with a 3-1 record. The team found success through working together as a group, which they will take into their district season underway.

Boys’ basketball find a stride over break, winning five

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 10, 2023
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Valorant enters episode 6

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2023
The boys' basketball team is soaring into a busy winter break. They will be participating in the 82nd Annual Dallas ISD Holiday Invitational along with facing Lebanon Trail and Heritage.

Boys’ basketball head into a busy winter break

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
December 22, 2022
Pictured: Boys’ basketball faced the Jesuit Rangers earlier this season. Flash forwarding to the opening game in the district 10-5A, the Redhawks were able to secure a victory against the Emerson Mavericks, winning 75-47.

Boys’ basketball soars over Mavericks

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
December 21, 2022
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Videogame Volumes: 2022 gaming recap

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2022
The boys' basketball team looks to gain their last district win when they face the Centennial Titans on Tuesday. The team is looking for a win to bring momentum heading into playoffs.

Defending the Nest, boys’ basketball faces Mavericks

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
December 20, 2022
The boys' basketball team improved their record in Distrcit 10-5A to 6-1 with a win over Emerson. They currently are ranked first in district, and aim to hold that position.

Eagles ground the Redhawks

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
December 14, 2022
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Videogame Volumes: Game Awards 2022

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2022
The the boys' basketball team took on a busy winter break playing a total of 4 games and ending the tournament with a 3-1 record. The team found success through working together as a group, which they will take into their district season underway.

Boys’ basketball to take on the Eagles

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
December 13, 2022
The boys’ basketball team looks to beat the Heritage Coyotes on Tuesday for their senior night. They are currently ranked first in District 10-5A and aim to add another win to their record.

Boys’ basketball falls to the Wildcats

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
December 12, 2022
The boys' basketball team faces the Plano Senior High School Wildcats on Friday. They aim to add another win to their 11-2 overall record.

Boys’ basketball faces the Wildcats

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
December 9, 2022
In hopes of gaining another win, the boys basketball team battles Emerson in a District 10-5A game on Tuesday. They lead District 10-5A and have a record of 5-1.

Boys’ basketball tames the lions on the road

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2022
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Videogame Volumes: Warzone 2.0

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2022
Boys' basketball looks for another win travel as they travel to Mansfield High School to participate in the Spring Creek Boys Basketball Classic. With a win against Jesuit on Tuesday, the team is feeling prepared for Thursday.

Boys’ basketball travels south for Mansfield Classic

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
December 1, 2022
Pictured: Boys’ basketball faced the Jesuit Rangers earlier this season. Flash forwarding to the opening game in the district 10-5A, the Redhawks were able to secure a victory against the Emerson Mavericks, winning 75-47.

Boys’ basketball soars against Jesuit

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2022
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Videogame Volumes: Modern Warfare 2

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2022
The boys' basketball team heads to Memorial High School on Tuesday to face the Warriors. They are coming off of a win against Frisco, and aim to secure another against Memorial.

Boys’ basketball hosts the Rangers at The Nest

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
November 29, 2022
It was anything but a break for the boys' basketball team over Thanksgiving as the team beat Naaman Forest 70-51, and then won three of four games in the Lone Star Shootout.

Thriving over break, boys’ basketball wins four

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
November 28, 2022
The boys' basketball team scored another win on Friday against the Memorial Warriors. They scored 92 points in the game and earned the district championship.

Boys’ basketball aiming to soar over break

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2022
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Videogame Volumes: Valorant Champions Tour

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2022
The boys' basketball team saw another win on Saturday against the Coyotes. They won in a close 56-54 and secured their spot at first in District 10-5A.

Boys’ basketball open season on a buzzer beater win

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2022
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Videogame Volumes: Animal Crossing

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2022
Three Redhawk runners, senior Andrew Jauregui (shown middle above), junior Sydni Wilkins (shown second to the left above), and freshman Srishti Shetty headed to the Texas UIL 5A State Championship meet on Saturday. They made their mark with an 8th place finish by Wilkins along with a 72nd place finish by Jauregui and 98th for Shetty.

Cross country finish off at state championship

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2022
Three runners, senior Andrew Jauregui, junior Sydni Wilkins, and freshman Srishti Shetty from the Redhawk cross country team are state bound as they head to the Texas UIL 5A State Championship at Old Settlers Park. Feeling prepared and ready to run, the three runners are looking at a chance to medal.

Three Redhawk runners head to state

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2022
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Videogame Volumes: first LAN experience

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2022
Three Redhawks qualified individually for the UIL 5A cross country state championships in Austin after placing high enough in Tuesday's 5A Region II meet in Grand Prairie. It will be the first time at state for juniors Sydni Wilkins and Shristi Shetty, but it will be a return trip to state for senior Andrew Jauregui.

3 Redhawks make it to state

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2022
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Videogame Volumes: Gotham Knights

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2022
After a week off, cross country was back at it running in the Lovejoy XC Fall Festival. New personal bests were set, as the team progresses through their season.

Cross country races into regionals

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
October 24, 2022
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Videogame Volumes: Clash Royale

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2022
Cross country became district champions on Thursday with boys' and girls' varsity placing first along with boys' and girls' JV. The team now heads to regionals where they aim to have similar results.

Cross country crowned champions of the district

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
October 14, 2022
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Videogame Volumes: Overwatch 2’s hectic first week

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2022
The Redhawks cross country teams are seeking district championships on Thursday at the District 10-5A meet at Warren Park. “For the girls' side, they aren’t too worried about any schools since they have been doing great this year,” coach Ben Manning said. “For the boys' side, they are looking forward to seeing how they stack up against Lebanon Trail and Independence the most.”

Chasing championships, cross country set for district meet

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2022
The Redhawk cross country team headed to Lynn Creek Park on Thursday for the Ken Gaston Invitational. The girls' varsity placed first, and both teams feel prepared for districts.

Cross country find their stride at last stop

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
September 30, 2022
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Videogame Volumes: Overwatch 2

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2022
Cross Country competed in their first 5K over Labor Day weekend. "The athletes exceeded expectations,” coach Khera Vay said.

Cross country runs into late season problems

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2022
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Videogame Volumes: PS5’s exclusiveness and lackluster sales

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2022
Competing in their first meet of the season, boys and girls cross country had top finishes. “Overall the athletes exceeded performance expectations,” coach Khera Vay said.

Cross country lines up at South Lakes

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
September 23, 2022
The Redhawk cross country team headed into the Lovejoy XC Fall Festival on Saturday with top finishes. Being one of the toughest courses of the season, it challenged many runners.

Cross country cruises through Fall Festival

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2022
Cross country kicks off their season Friday in the Rock Hill Twilight Invitational. The runners will be competing in a two mile race around Warren Sports Complex.

Cross country sprints into Homecoming weekend

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
September 16, 2022
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Videogame Volumes: Valorant Champions and North America’s chances

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2022
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